Ex-LSU star JaMarcus Russell working out with Jeff Garcia

6:16 PM,
Mar. 28, 2013

Former LSU and Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell has been working out with Jeff Garcia.

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Jim Corbett
Gannett

Mark Sanchez and JaMarcus Russell are making strides in their Southern California training with former Pro Bowl quarterback Jeff Garcia, who is helping the two resurrect careers at different crossroads.

New York Jets coach Rex Ryan said during the NFL owners' meetings earlier this month that while Sanchez will get the first snap during May organized team activities -- ahead of David Garrard, Greg McElroy, Tim Tebow and Matt Simms -- the competition for the Jets' starting job is wide open.

"Clearly we have to improve at the quarterback position,'' Ryan said. ...